​​Speaker Advocate Writer Educator Influencer Change Maker Eco-Warrior​​HannahTesta has been an environmentalist and animal rights activist most of her life — all 16 years of it. Since the age of four, Hannah has made it her mission to fight for the planet and its future.At 10, Hannah realized that one of our biggest problems is one that we can control: plastic pollution. Since then, Hannah has delivered presentations to tens of thousands of children and adults across the world, including businesses and governments, on how to reduce their plastic footprint.​ And she conceived and spearheaded Plastic Pollution Awareness Day, believed to be the first events of its kind in the nation. Start a similar event in your state!

Hannah also worked with some reputable organizations to build a school curriculum for teachers to follow to educate students about ocean health. Find out more here.

Hannah also realized that if we don't speak up and take action now, some of the planet's most majestic creatures will be extinct before Hannah becomes a mother. Hannah raises awareness, funding, and support for horses, chimps, orcas, dolphins, elephants, and rhinos across the globe. She is also introducing a bill to ban the trade of ivory, rhino horn, shark fin, and other endangered animals within her state. Learn more here.

She is also a big believer in healthy, organic living. She is a vegan who worked with Kashi to develop three healthy new Kashi by Kids cereals! You'll see Hannah on the back of these cereal boxes! Learn more here.​My passion is protecting people, animals, and the environment through education, awareness, and policy work. With knowledge, we can influence positive change in this world.​ Together, let's change the world. Learn more about me here.

The oceans may appear healthy and normal, but they are suffering from plastic pollution and other causes.